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Background

BACKGROUND:

Aryl sulfatase B (ARSB) forms a homodimer that hydrolyzes sulfate groups of N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine, chondriotin sulfate, and dermatan sulfate (1). ARSB localizes to the lysozyme as well as to the extracellular matrix (2). Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder resulting from a deficiency of arylsulfatase B (3), and can be treated with exogenous ARSB (4).